I like the way you structured this, in a way. It certainly broke convention, and that's what poetry is supposed to do. The message was great, that before one can fully understand something well enough to rebel against it, one must first become a part of it. Like me and Christianity, but that's another story.
In a way, the poem is confusing in the layout. I also don't understand the use of "Leberate" instead of "liberate," and I'm not sure that you even needed that word in there. It's a good, clear message, but I'm not sure that the layout enhances it; it may just confuse the issue.
Deep.
Have read much of your other work and unless I've missed something, this is your best.
This could be an anthem, a poster child so to speak for those that have conquered or recovered from whatever had them bound or boxed in. Loved it. Freedom looks good in any form, but especially in the presentation made here.
Kudos!
I have been meaning to comment on it, it has inspired a new multi-media piece I am working on.
The PERFECT theme - JUST - when I needed it!
I hope that you realize the impact your work has on the people lucky enough to discover it...I know I have been 'blown away' and so have many others! (Just wanted you to know)
I have a friend that I was introduced to my first day here (KUFU) and he only recently had a chance to view your workhe felt the same way I did when I first gazed at your word artAWESTRUCK *smile*
Leberate is a drug that is used to help blood clot in hemophiliacs. Not that I think you were trying to invoke that usage, but...Rebellion and hemophilia are somewhat similiar in nature. The bloodcells refuse to follow order and clot together in a stupid scab and die. Instead they flow freely draining life in their own special way. I am a bit out there today. This has a e.e. cummings feel to it. I have never been able to put my visual poetry on a website. I just don't know how. It is very effective here. As the header to a chapter of fiction, I think this sort of poetry is good. It gives the brain a bit of a "warm up" to look for things just under the surface, instead of just taking words for their face value. I like. Thanks for sharing.
Wonderful word play, execution and content. I love that this is far beyond the norm. I love that you had to sit and construct this piece on several levels. The presentation is very interesting to say the least. It works almost like a small puzzle but in the moment or two it takes to bring the verse into clear focus the meaning arrives at the same time....brilliantly simple yet complex.
And then went down to the ship, Set keel to breakers, forth on the godly sea, and . . . Ezra Pound (TCOEP).
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